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Dog owners love their pets. A canine is a best friend and even a family member. People love their dogs very much, and when they see their dog having a seizure, they often get very upset and afraid. Seizures in dogs can be very scary, but they are also a very common situation. Many pets have them, and they sometimes even go unnoticed for the animal’s entire life. Knowledge about what is happening, and what can be done about it will greatly ease your emotions.

Some seizures are not even noticeable in canines, and some can be very extreme. Sometimes your pet will have involuntary spasms that just look like he or she is acting silly. There is no sign of any suffering, so these are usually dismissed as being part of your silly dog’s behavior. The more serious events are the ones that usually draw the attention. These often include a loss of consciousness or behavior that tends to last a very long time.

Odd behavior is often a problem in a dog, but not usually serious. Mild problems may also be limb spasms and loss of balance. However, more serious types of problems can occur. Your pet may actually faint, or may have a problem lasting for a very long time, even more than half an hour.

It may be a reaction to some sort of material. It could also be an illness that is affecting an organ, an infection, or, at worst, a brain tumor. To find what is causing this, your best bet is always to take the animal to a veterinarian to find out the cause, treatments, and what to do when it is actually happening.

Most of the time, the causes of this are very simple, and nothing to worry about. Your pet may be having a reaction to something, or may just have a genetic abnormality that makes it happen. Occasionally, there is another cause to the problem. It could be an infection, a disease, or even, at worst, a brain tumor. These causes tend to be rare, though. Most are small causes that can be easily managed.

If the animal does not have the problem very often, your veterinarian may recommend that nothing be done. Medication is usually prescribed, but it can take many tries to find the best treatment, so if the events are rare, the medicine is not often necessary since the animal is not suffering.

If the cause is something else in the animal’s body, that problem may have to be treated as well, which can often be a little more stressful, both to the animal and to you. Rarely does a canine have to be put down from having seizures.

When informed about seizures in dogs, the event is not nearly as scary as it may seem. Yes, it may seem a little stressful because you don’t want your friend to suffer. Understanding that he or she is not really suffering is a great relaxation for your mind. And taking the animal to the vet will help you find out the cause and proper course of treatment. Remember, more often than not, your dog will be fine.

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Why Do Dogs Howl

A howling dog is simply using one of the means of communication available to them. More commonly a dog might bark, whine or growl as howling has the least use for them if they are no longer wild.

Don’t be worried if your dog has never howled, as it won’t be because they don’t know how to howl, they just won’t have been in the situation where they needed to communicate in this way.

Many dog owners are intrigued by dog howling and you only have to get onto YouTube to see just how many people are happy to listen to dogs howling (it’s especially good when you can stop it at any time!) Problems only start when dogs howl incessantly within your hearing range, or wake you up every night…

Benefits of Howling to a Dog

In nature, the sound of a dog howling will carry over long distances and was therefore used to locate other members of the pack and call them together for hunting (as wolves still do).

It also acts as a warning to rival packs to keep away because dog howls are individually recognisable, and therefore if they don’t recognise the howl, another pack would know to keep off the territory if they wanted to remain safe.

How To Stop A Dog From Howling

If your dog howls in response to high pitched sounds (like a siren), it should stop as the other noise dies away. There’s not much you can do to stop it and it shouldn’t last too long. If your dog is outside, you can try calling them to you, or taking them inside, and using a positive reward system for them when they quieten down.

Don’t shout at your dog as this could backfire because they may assume you are joining in and carry on for longer!

Other triggers for dog howling can be responding to another dog they can hear howling (their hearing is better than ours so you may not be able to hear it yourself), but it shouldn’t last for long. Alternatively, dogs are known to have a howl-along with music, singing, or TV tunes and this will be caused by their natural instinct to howl with the rest of the pack when they get together.

Constant Howling a Result of Separation Anxiety in Dogs

The sort of constant howling that upsets the neighbours and stops you sleeping at night is usually caused by other problems which you will need to identify and address.

Howling that is triggered by separation anxiety in dogs will start when the dog is left home alone and will be your dogs attempt at trying to find out where you are and let you know where you should come back to. Naturally they are going to continue to try and locate you if you don’t respond!

The only way to deal with this kind of howling is to deal with the separation anxiety issues, which will need behaviour modification training, perhaps some desensitisation training, and in extreme cases may need dog anxiety medication.

To be confident that separation anxiety is the problem behind the howling, look for other dog anxiety symptoms that confirm it. We have created a free report on all the major symptoms of anxiety that will help you do this.

Dog Howling to Grab Your Attention

Some dogs will howl because it gets them your attention. For instance, if you respond every time they howl by asking them “What is it?”, or getting cross, or going up to them and trying to reassure them, they have every reason to carry on because they just got some attention from you when they wanted it.

The most obvious way to counteract this problem is to ignore them completely whenever they howl. It might also help to positively reinforce quiet behaviour with treats.

So when your dog next howls, don’t look at him, speak to him or touch him. If you’re in the same room as your dog when he howls and find it difficult to ignore, you could walk out the door and shut it leaving him alone until he stops. That way he learns that not only does it not get your attention, but he loses the pack too. You may find that the minute you turn your back and start to walk away, he’ll stop and follow you, so no need to even close the door.

Reinforce this by using positive training techniques, (ignore the slip ups, but praise them when they get it right) to encourage calm or quiet behaviour. You could consider trying to teach them to respond to a ‘keep calm’ or ‘quiet’ command to back it up.

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Me and my wife just adopted a mutt from our local shelter. We don’t know the exact breed, and we don’t care. We saw him and knew that he needed a loving family, so we stepped up to the plate. He was just so friendly, without a hint of any aggression, and even though he only had three legs, he was begging for a good home so we obliged him.

Our dog was rescued after he had been in a car accident. the accident left one leg so badly injured that it had to be amputated at the thigh. At first me and my wife were hesitant about taking home this little guy, due to our inexperience with dealing with a 3 legged dog. We were unsure of how to treat him, but that didn’t stop us from doing a lot of research on the subject and talking with our veterinarian for hours to learn all we could.

The first question that kept coming up during our research was why do amputations happen in the first place? What we found was that dogs are rarely born this way. It’s almost always the result of a disease or a violent accident. The most common disease that can lead to amputation is typically bone cancer. Bone cancer can be very painful, and amputation can be the only thing that will bring some relief to the dog. Even though the prospect of surgery and amputation can break a dog owners heart, more often then not it really is the best option for the dog.

The knowledge that your pet could undergo a surgery or possibly an amputation could make you feel very stressed out. There might be the thought that your dogs will never get used to his life. But what’s gratifying to learn is that the dogs will be able to live happy lives still.

The period of rehabilitation will not eat up a long time since dogs cope faster than humans. They eventually move on and if they are just always healthy, they will live long lives.

The dogs are tougher and are capable of assimilating the situation in a better light than us. They will need about a week or two to be completely finished with their rehabilitation program.

So remember that in case your dog will get an amputation, relax and just think that your dog will remain to be that happy dog you’ve always had.

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Nearly 75% of households in the US have a dog or a cat, and the idea of having pet insurance is becoming popular. If there are any serious medical expenses associated with your pet this insurance, usually called pet medical insurance, will help pay the costs of treating, and other related expenses.

Veterinary science has come a long way, which means pets are living longer, healthier lives than before. With the new science, will come an increase in visits to the vet, shots, and checkups for your pet. The increase in visits to the vet and service will add up quickly.

With a customized pet insurance plan, you can mitigate some of this cost and ensure that appropriate veterinary care is available for your four-legged companion in case of unforeseen illness or injury. The financial protection that it offers you is an added bonus.

There are some important factors to take info considerations as you are thinking of what pet insurance plan you are going to purchase. A few of these factors are your pets breed, age, and current medical condition. The older your pet is, the more you will pay for insurance.

Insuring pure breed dogs that are genetically disposed to contracting certain illnesses can also prove relatively expensive. The same holds true for aggressive breeds that have a higher tendency to get into fights and sustain injury.

If your pet has a condition that is preexisting, it may be excluded from the policy, they also may not be considered when it comes time to renew your policy. There are several issues that your pet may face that you might see listed in your policy, they include cosmetic, alternate treatments, and genetic problems.

A policy that include wellness and preventative checkups is important, and you should consider looking for plans that include this along with coverage for injuries and illness. The wellness checkups may include several different issues such as dental, shots, and neutering or spaying.

You can save a considerable amount on your pet insurance by taking advantage of the multiple pet discount that most insurance providers offer to those people who have more than one pet.

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Here it is: the bottom line on the subject of hypoallergenic dog food. If you are truly ready to up the nutritional value of your family dog’s food, then be sure to include specific healthy ingredients are present and also that certain allergens are excluded. Be sure you take the time to evaluate the labels on all the pet foods you get. Heads up! Don’t buy pet food made with gluten (barley, rye, or wheat), corn, soy, or dairy. Those are the dreaded four foods that induce allergic reactions in dogs and, basically, create a shorter life span for your pet. It is a fact; dogs fed cheap, overly-processed, commercial dog foods will die prematurely, anywhere from four to six years early.

I am very serious about this topic because I love my dog so much. This isn’t a trick to get you to buy high-priced dog food. I am really interested in getting you to treat your favorite pooch like a sentient being, who deserves the same kind of care and attention s/he gives to you.

Allergies to food can cause loose bowels, stinky smelling stool, dry and lifeless coat, earaches, vomiting, and even restlessness, whining, barkaholism and, in some dogs, biting. Dogs need healthy food just like you and me.

To that end, my strong recommendation is: 1) feed your pet a biologically appropriate raw food diet, which you mix up in your own kitchen (this takes some effort, but it isn’t brain surgery), or 2) spend a little more money on natural, hypoallergenic dog food products devoid of negative, allergy inducing ingredients and that adds to the dog’s evolutionary, appropriate eating habits.

While this list changes from time to time due to ingredient changes, my current top ten dog food choices are: Orijen, Natural Balance, Acana, Life’s Abundance, Lambaderm, Wellness CORE, Avoderm (go through the label to find the bag with the best fit for your pooch), Flint River Ranch, Solid Gold’s Barking at the Moon, and Canidae.

How you feed your dog directly correlates to the health, quality of life, and lifespan of that same dog. While hypoallergenic dog food does require a prime financial outlay, you can be sure that your dog will actually begin to eat less. The quality of the food satisfies, so your dog doesn’t have to fill up on quantity to feel okay. Remember, you can always go to a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet, too. I am so pleased that we dog lovers have much more choice than ever for our favorite furry friends.

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Dogs use their mouths to learn about their world. This begins from the moment they are born, and continues throughout their lives. The problem is, over time, the behavior can evolve into an expression of aggressiveness. While a puppy rarely uses his mouth aggressively, an adult dog does so naturally, often without his owner realizing it. It is important to curb the behavior before this occurs.

We’ll take a closer look at the issue of canine mouthing and nipping below. We’ll explain how the habit develops during the puppy stages, and when you should take steps to discourage it. We’ll also provide a few suggestions for accomplishing the latter.

How Mouthing Evolves In A Puppy

Mouthing and nipping in puppies evolve as a result of training from their mothers, and socialization among their littermates. As a puppy reaches four or five weeks, his mother will have already taken steps to wean him off nursing. Meanwhile, as he plays with his littermates, he learns how far he can mouth and nip without crossing a line.

If a pup hurts one of his littermates by nipping him too aggressively, the littermate will provide feedback. He does so by yelping and immediately stopping play. This helps the offending pup to understand that his mouth can cause pain to others, an important step toward learning how to get along.

Many puppies are adopted near their eighth week. They are separated from their mothers and littermates, which severs this channel of feedback and socialization. If a pup’s new owner diligently continues socialization training, the animal’s habit of mouthing and nipping will remain easily controlled. Unfortunately, many owners neglect to spend the time. They ignore the behavior, allowing it to grow more pronounced.

Avoid Discouraging The Behavior Too Soon

During the early stages of a pup’s development, it is unnecessary to completely curb the habit of mouthing and nipping. In fact, many professional trainers suggest owners should allow a small amount of both. The reason is because puppies are still learning to identify boundaries. If they are forced to stop the habit at too early an age, they will lose the opportunity to do so based on feedback.

Taking Steps To Shape The Habit

When your puppy’s nipping becomes too frequent or painful due to his teeth, provide the feedback he needs. Do so in the same manner as his littermates. For example, if he bites your finger while playing, pull it away from him and exclaim, “Ow!” Stop play immediately. This reminds your pup that overly-zealous nipping can hurt people like it once hurt his littermates. The feedback mechanism is the same.

If you continue to do this, your puppy will eventually abandon the habit. By the time he becomes an adult dog, he’ll avoid mouthing and nipping people or animals.

But what if you neglect to discourage the behavior until your pet is fully grown? By that point, he might constantly grab your hands and arms whenever he wants your attention. Even worse, he may attempt to do so whenever friends and family visit your home. This can be frustrating for everyone involved.

First, resist the temptation to punish your canine for the behavior. The reason he mouths and nips is because he has never learned that doing so is unacceptable. He is doing what comes naturally to him.

Second, make it clear that you control his resources (e.g. food, toys, etc.), and that he must work to earn them. This positions you as the leader. He is to comply with your wishes if he wants access to his valued resources.

Third, begin to use treats to reward your dog when he lets go of your hands and arms. If he grabs you with his mouth, stop immediately. Don’t speak or stare; simply wait. Eventually, your canine will release you. Give him a treat when he does.

Training an adult dog to avoid mouthing and nipping requires patience. But unless you take the time to establish clear boundaries with your pet, he will lack the opportunity to learn them.

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When canines meet for the first time, their encounter may remain friendly, or quickly deteriorate into a fight. Knowing how to identify the telltale signs of each situation will help you protect your pet and others from injury. It’s also important to be aware of the factors that can trigger a confrontation. That way, you can avoid circumstances that are likely to lead to problems.

Below, we’ll describe the manner in which most canines interact when they first come across each other. You’ll learn how each investigates the other animal to gather information, and gain a level of comfort. We’ll also explain the reasons many dogs get off to a rocky start when they meet, including engaging in full-blown fights.

When Both Pets Are Sociable

Dogs that have received socialization training are usually receptive to meeting new pets. In fact, unless they have had negative experiences with other canines in the past, they are likely to be excited by each other’s presence. They will display signs of being relaxed, such as keeping their mouths open, and allowing their tongues to hang. You’ll also see their tails wagging, which implies a natural affection.

They will normally approach each other from the side rather than from the front. This is normal as each animal watches for signs of tenseness or stress in the other. When it becomes clear that each dog is friendly and receptive to further investigation, sniffing begins.

The animals gain insight about each other by sniffing their respective backsides. They might then nudge each other’s bodies, or encourage the other to participate in play. Healthy, sociable canines tend to follow this pattern.

Getting Off On The Wrong Foot

In some cases, one or both animals will be on edge in the presence of the other. This can occur for several reasons. For example, one of the dogs might wish to establish himself as an authority over the other. He will display dominance by approaching the other canine with a steady stare and rigid posture. The second animal can either return the challenge or defer to the first animal. Deference might include rolling on his back to expose his stomach or simply averting his eyes.

As long as one of the dogs is willing to yield, the initial confrontation is unlikely to escalate. Both pets may begin playing together once each other’s status has been clarified. However, if neither animal is willing to concede, a fight is likely.

The Socially Incompetent Canine

Many owners neglect to provide socialization training to their dogs during the early developmental phase of their lives (i.e. the first four months). These pets often enter adulthood distrustful of other canines. When they observe another dog, they become nervous and display their fear through barking, growling, and assuming a combative pose.

If a socially incompetent dog is on a leash, his behavior may be even more aggressive. This is because his leash prevents his escape, forcing him to face the presumed threat. In such circumstances, owners must maintain tight control over their pets, defusing the situation to prevent injury.

Reasons Conflicts Occur

The location in which canines meet for the first time plays a large role in their interaction. If they meet in the home of one of the animals, a confrontation is more likely. The canine that lives in the home may perceive the other animal’s presence as an encroachment. When dogs meet in a neutral location, such as a park, confrontations are rare. Afterward, they can usually be introduced to each other’s homes without problems.

Another reason confrontations occur on-leash is because one or both canines consider their owners to be incapable of offering them protection. They believe they must fend for themselves in hostile circumstances.

Dogs normally enjoy quick camaraderie with each other. In many cases, they begin playing together within moments of meeting for the first time. However, realize that canines can behave in a tense or aggressive manner for several reasons. Learn to read your pet’s body language so you can take steps to prevent fights.

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Getting a new puppy is always fun but it also brings in a lot of responsibility for the owner. Some basic obedience training is very important for dogs especially when they are a part of the family. A puppy should start knowing the rules from an early age so that it does not pick up bad habits. It gets tough to break a dog’s habit once it is formed. Training older dogs is a bit tough as compared to puppies because of this reason.

Dog potty training is very important part of the overall obedience training. This kind of a training should start from an early age. If you have a very young puppy, it becomes really hard to keep a track of his schedules. He will not have any control over his bowel movements. A puppy should always know about his places for potty and urination as he grows up.

Many people find it tough to housebreak a dog but it is all about communication and instincts of a dog. Young puppies don’t have any defined schedules. You have to be a bit careful when they wake up after a sleep or after the meals.

Dog potty training is nothing but making an effective communication. Your dog should know about the behavior and reactions that are expected of him in certain situations. When you repeat it again and again, it forms a routine and a habit. Dogs can easily make habits out of their daily routines so you have to keep a check on these routines.

Dog training depends on some factors like the breed of the dog, age and also the sex of the dog to some extent. Some breeds are much more stubborn so you need to have more patience when dealing with them. Whereas some pick up things really well. Same way, training younger dogs is much more easy than training older ones.

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Do have plans of traveling with your dog? A large and bulky dog cage won’t do you any good. It will only cause you inconvenience and giving your dog the uncomfortable feeling. For this matter, you will need something convenient to bring with you without any trouble and as much as possible, provide the most comfortable travel your pet dog has ever experienced; you will need a portable dog kennel to achieve all these. Prior to purchase, there are things you should be aware of.

How Big Is Your Dog?

The size of the kennel depends much on the size of your dog. Having a small sized dog or a puppy would entitle you to have a small sized kennel. And ofcourse, a bigger sized mutt would need a big dog cage. The kennels must not be too large or too small; it must have enough space for the dog to move about inside.

Type of Material

Wire, nylon, and plastic are the most common materials used to make a dog kennel. The expensive ones are usually made from bamboo. The material must match the whole personality of your pet. Big dogs are able to rip off cages that are poor in quality or are not the perfect type suited for such aggressive mutt. So try to shop around more and look for more choices and see which kennel is fit for your dog.

Main Purpose

The main purpose of purchasing a dog kennel will help you narrow your choices of what type of kennel will suit your dog. If you want the cage to be outside your yard, then outdoor kennels are perfect; if you intend to move kennels from one area to another or bring during traveling, then a nylon kennel will be best for you as it can be folded as necessary.

How Much Will It Cost You?

Expensive kennels are usually made from bamboo material. Some are highly priced but reasonable enough like the plastic ones. There are also cheaper kennels made from nylon and wire. The prices will basically vary from one type to another.

Convenience

There are actually a lot of advantages if you have a portable kennel. This is not merely for traveling purposes, but this also can provide your pet dog the needed comfort and shelter along the way; so choose the best there is.

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There has been an age old war going on for centuries. No, this is not between werewolves and vampires, nor Pepsi and Coke. This war is between dog lovers and cat lovers. Of course, everybody has their preference, based on their own criteria. In this article, I’ll show you objectively why dogs are superior to cats in all cases.

First of all, a dog is man’s best friend. That has been well known for centuries. Humans domesticated dogs several thousand years ago. They have been helping us out ever since. Humans and dogs have a rich history together.

You can count on dogs just as much in modern times. When you are sitting around at home watching TV and reading a book, your loyal canine will immediately jump up and bark at the door if anybody unexpected comes by. That allows you to relax in peace, just as our ancestors did at night.

If there happens to be a fire in the middle of the night, you’re dog will wake you up. He or she will bark and make sure everybody in your house is safe. Dogs have been doing this sort of thing for hundreds of years.

If you are out hunting, and you fall injured, your dog will run and get help. Stories like these have been in the news all the time. You can always count on your trusty canine friend to watch your back for you. There’s a reason people use dogs to help find the injured during natural disasters.

You can train a dog to do anything. Dogs have been trained to star in television shows and movies. And if you have a dog of your own, then you are keenly aware of how smart dogs are and how they can be taught to do any trick. Sit up, beg, roll over, speak, the list is endless.

Naturally, nothing is perfect. One thing that dogs share in common with cats it that they can create some pretty negative allergic reactions in people. That’s why it’s important to get the right allergy treatment regardless if you have a dog or a cat.

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